Instructor - Arts Entrepreneurship, UMKC Bloch School of Management and the Cons

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

Bloch School of Management and the Conservatory

Department of Entrepreneurship and Management

This position is designed to support entrepreneurship education in the arts and other fields, supporting efforts in both the Conservatory and the Bloch School of Management.

The Conservatory is a vibrant community of artists, educators, and scholars located in the heart of Kansas City's thriving arts corridor. Committed to fostering excellence, innovation, and equity, the Conservatory prepares students to become leading performers, educators, and scholar-artists. As part of a Carnegie rated R-1 public research university, the Conservatory offers exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, and global impact.

The Bloch School of Management is focused on helping students develop the capacity for driving business innovation in our Al driven landscape, supporting both new ventures and established organizations. The School seeks to create "builders" for this era of disruption who combine expertise in the application of emerging technologies, business acumen, creativity, agility, and skills for opportunity recognition, change management, and collaboration. The School offers rich opportunities for experience-based learning and access to rewarding career opportunities with a broad range of partner organizations. It is focused on student success, with vibrant student organizations and strong support services.

For more information regarding UMKC's Henry W. Bloch School of Management, visit: https://bloch.umkc.edu/about-us/academic-departments/department-of-entrepreneurship-and-management-directory.html

Visit https://conservatory.umkc.edu/ to learn more about the Conservatory.

UMKC's Henry W. Bloch School of Management and Conservatory are seeking applications for an unranked instructor position (non-tenure track) from outstanding candidates with expertise in entrepreneurship in the arts and other areas. The candidate selected for this position will teach a range of courses that support both the Bloch School of Management and Conservatory. The selected candidate will report to the Department Chair for the Department of Entrepreneurship and Management in the Bloch School of Management.

This is a 9-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment Initial appointment for the 2026-2027 academic year.

• MBA or related graduate degree (including a PhD or DBA) where the business school is accredited by AACSB or EQUIS with significant coursework in areas related to expected teaching assignments.
• For candidates with a master's degree, at least 5 years of professional experience in areas related to expected teaching assignments.
• Experience, professional engagement, and/or research and publications must allow for candidate to meet AACSB faculty qualifications.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate competencies critical for instructional effectiveness, the ability to address the needs of students from across a broad portfolio of programs and from different backgrounds, and the capacity to utilize different teaching modalities.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate outreach capabilities and competencies relating to the design and delivery of co-curricular programming.

This is an unranked Instructor position and salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience and evidence of success in publications and research.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides competitive compensation, generous leave, tuition assistance, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Our academic workloads and schedules promote a positive work/life balance.

For consideration, you must apply online at https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/ click on Academic Positions. Please combine all application materials and references into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). Files should not exceed 11MB.

Please include all of the following....

• Cover letter highlighting qualifications for the position
• A current curriculum vitae
• A teaching statement (reflecting teaching experience)
• Current contact information for three professional references

If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 58888 and name of the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Equity & Title IX at (816) 235-1323.

Higher education transcripts will be required for candidates advancing as finalists. Candidates will receive prior notification if references will be contacted. A Criminal Background Check is required prior to hire.

Handling of Application Materials

After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

Application review begins upon receipt. Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

UMKC is a public, urban, Carnegie R1 research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is part of the larger University of Missouri System. Our university is committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with surrounding urban communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of life.

Kansas City offers the best of both worlds-a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city's rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City's biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.

UMKC's campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours. Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near University Health Truman Medical Center and Children's Mercy Hospital.

UMKC is proud to be "Kansas City's university," and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.